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When grilling, due to high temperatures, the baking tray
or universal pan may become deformed and damage
the enamel coating when they are removed.
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When grilling, do not insert the baking tray or univer-
sal pan higher than level 3.
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Above shelf position 3, only grill directly on the wire
insert.
2.2 Hob with gas
Follow the corresponding instructions when using the
appliance.
ATTENTION!
A build-up of heat may damage the appliance.
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Never cover the stainless steel hob, for example
with aluminium foil or oven protectors.
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Only use the accessories specified.
Heat can cause damage to adjacent appliances or kit-
chen units. If the appliance is in operation for an exten-
ded period, heat and moisture will be generated.
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Open a window or switch on an extractor hood lead-
ing to the outside.
A build-up of heat may damage the appliance.
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Do not heat roasters, frying pans or grill stones us-
ing more than one burner at a time.
If a control knob is in the wrong position, this could
lead to malfunctions.
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Always turn the control knob to the "Off" position
when the appliance is not being used.
Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt and ad-
here to hot cooking zone.
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Observe the manufacturer's instructions for special
containers.
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No not use oven liners.
The burner may not ignite or the burner flame is not
even.
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Ensure that the hotplate burners are clean and dry.
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The burner cup and burner cover must be in exactly
the right position.
Food may spill.
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Remove spills immediately.
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Use deep pots for dishes with a lot of liquid.
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This prevents overflowing.
Penetrating liquid may cause damage to the appliance.
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The area around the appliance must be clean and
dry.
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Always keep the appliance and the area around it
clean and dry after cleaning.
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Ensure that there are no cleaning materials, clean-
ing products or water marks on any of the appli-
ance's surfaces.
The glass lid may crack.
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Ensure that the upper cover is not closed, e.g. by
playing children, while you are using the hotplate.
The handles or grips on pots or pans may be dam-
aged.
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Place the pot or pan precisely in the centre of the
steel grid of the burner.
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This will optimise transfer of the heat from the
burner flame to the pot or ban base.
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The handle or grip does is not damaged, and
greater energy savings are guaranteed.
The base of the pot or pan may be damaged.
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Cookware that is used on the hotplate must be se-
curely in place.
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Only use pots and pans with an even base.
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Do not heat up empty pots or pans.
Damage may occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the hob.
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Do not let hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.
Do not hold and move the appliance at the gas pipe
(collector). Damage to the gas pipe may lead to gas
leak. The gas pipe is not designed for the weight of the
appliance.
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Do not hold and move the appliance at the gas
pipe.
If you are cleaning food remnants or residue liquids
that are penetrating below the hotplates into the the
burner seat using lyes or similar chemicals, this may
lead to damage to the gas components.
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If you remove the food remnants or residue liquids
from the burner seat, do not use lye or similar effect-
ive chemicals.
2.3 Drawer area
Follow the corresponding instructions when using the
drawer.
ATTENTION!
Do not place hot objects in the plinth drawer. The plinth
drawer may be damaged.
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Do not place hot objects in the plinth drawer.
Do not place oven accessories that exceed the height
of the drawer into the plinth drawer. Otherwise, this
may damage the appliance.
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Do not place oven accessories that exceed the
height of the drawer into the plinth drawer.
3 Environmental protection and saving energy
3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compat-
ible and can be recycled.
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Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use
less energy.
Only preheat the appliance if the recipe or the recom-
mended settings tell you to do so.
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Not preheating the appliance can reduce the en-
ergy used by up to 20%.
Use dark-coloured, black-coated or enamelled baking
tins.
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These types of baking tin absorb the heat particu-
larly well.
